Question

Name an oxidizing agent that does not contain oxygen-
A.Alkalis.
B.Alkali Earth Metals.
C.Inert Gases.
D.Halogens.

Answer 1

Hint: We know that the Oxidation is a loss of electrons during the reaction by the molecule, atom or ion. Oxidation is the process in which addition of electronegative atoms takes place. Oxidation is the process in which loss of hydrogen is involved. Oxidation is a reaction or process in which removal of electropositive elements occurs.

Complete answer:
As we know that the oxidizing agents are the agents that have a capability of oxidizing substances to give them oxygen. In other words, to accept their electrons. Oxidizing agents cause an increase in the oxidation state of the substance by making it lose electrons. Common oxidizing agents are oxygen hydrogen peroxide and the halogens. Chlorine is an oxidizing agent which doesn't contain oxygen.
The most electronegative element has more affinity towards the electron and hence greater oxidizing potential. Oxidizing agents have high oxidation states. Oxidizing agents normally exist in their highest possible oxidation states and therefore, have a strong tendency to gain electrons and undergo reduction; elemental fluorine is said to be the strongest elemental oxidizing agent. An oxidizing agent is always taking part in the reduction process while reducing agents always take part in the oxidation process.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D which is halogen.

Note:
Remember that the oxidizing agents remove electrons from substances and cause oxidation of that substance and itself again electrons. Oxidizing agents are the species which oxidizes others or give oxygen to others but they themselves get reduced.